Military authorities on Tuesday in Abuja,disclosed that another attempt by the Boko haram insurgent group to attack the Buratai,the home town of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai on Monday night,was averted as the Army troops repelled the attack.
"For about the fourth time since February 2014,Boko haram terrorists moved against Buratai,the home town of the Chief of Army Staff,Major General Tukur Buratai,last night,which is also the location of a military camp",the Army said in a statement.
In their desperate attempt to capture the town,the invaders struck at about 9:30pm,but were repelled by the Nigerian soldiers.The terrorists returned again at about 3:00am and were equally pushed back".
Acting Director,Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman disclosed in a message that the "suspected terrorists made a futile attempt to attack Buratai town in Borno State and the military camp located in the area.
"I am glad to inform you that the gallant soldiers rose to the occasion and dealt with the terrorists.They however made concerted efforts at about 3:00am this morning,which was equally repelled by the gallant soldiers.The situation and town is cool and calm."
As at the time they struck for the first time last year February,Gen. Buratai was serving as the Commander of the Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta.
No comments:
Post a Comment